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Bug removal from front end of our old cars??

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Have you guys found any magic formula that will remove dried on bug splatters that won't damage the paint? I always put the job of cleaning the bumpers, grills, and front ends off until covering up the cars for the winter, and it sucks.
 
I always try and get them off right away.
Even after a few days I've seen discoloration and paint deformation.

I do recommend ceramic coating (a good one like 3M or chemical guys) bugs come off much easier.

To clean dried bugs I start with a quick detailer and let it sit 5-10 minutes.
I use a cotton cloth with a little tooth to it a microfiber towel just moves stuff around.
If that doesn't work I use a cheap foaming glass cleaner and do the same thing spray wait a bit and clean something else.
Of course with just wax you've likely lost your wax in that area now.

Either A or B does the job.
 
It sprays on. It's a foam. Let it soak in and wipe the bugs off. It is a great window cleaner as well. You can find it at Wal Mart and Menards.
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Thanks guys. I'll try the Sprayway first since I'll be at a Menards in the next few days.
 
toolmanmike said:
It sprays on. It's a foam. Let it soak in and wipe the bugs off. It is a great window cleaner as well. You can find it at Wal Mart and Menards. View attachment 1945812
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That stuff is awesome. It's a great degreaser and general cleaner, and also good for a final wipe if you're spraying paint or clear.
 
Don Frelier said:
I always try and get them off right away.
Even after a few days I've seen discoloration and paint deformation.

I do recommend ceramic coating (a good one like 3M or chemical guys) bugs come off much easier.

To clean dried bugs I start with a quick detailer and let it sit 5-10 minutes.
I use a cotton cloth with a little tooth to it a microfiber towel just moves stuff around.
If that doesn't work I use a cheap foaming glass cleaner and do the same thing spray wait a bit and clean something else.
Of course with just wax you've likely lost your wax in that area now.

Either A or B does the job.
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This is the way. My TTA car is ceramic coated and I use ceramic spray Detailer and they wipe right off.
toolmanmike said:
It sprays on. It's a foam. Let it soak in and wipe the bugs off. It is a great window cleaner as well. You can find it at Wal Mart and Menards. View attachment 1945812
Click to expand...
This stuff is awesome. They also make a spray interior detailer that works awesome under the hood for detailing. All the houses and rubber shine up with just a spray and you don’t need to wipe anything off. Takes a couple of minutes to detail under the hood. They have 3 different versions, I use the interior detailer matte finish for the engine. I haven’t tried the high gloss or instant shine yet.

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